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Year 2 Apostrophes practice
English · ages 6–7 · Punctuation
Learning goal: I can use an apostrophe when letters are missing or something belongs to someone.
- 1Contraction
Write the short form of 'do not'.
- 2Contraction
Write the short form of 'I am'.
- 3Possession
Choose: the dog's bowl / the dogs bowl.
- 4Possession
Add an apostrophe: Saras coat.
- 5Meaning
What does 'can't' mean?
- 6Sentence
Write a sentence using 'it's' to mean 'it is'.
Parent or teacher notes
- Allow practical equipment, drawings and short oral explanations where helpful.
- Focus on accurate understanding rather than long written responses.
- Stop after a short successful practice session and return later if concentration drops.
Answer and assessment guidance
- 1. don't
- 2. I'm
- 3. the dog's bowl
- 4. Sara's coat
- 5. cannot
- 6. Any correct sentence, e.g. It's raining.